If we were bears we'd go into hibernation. However, since we are human, we just seem to eat as though we are hibernating! With the beautiful leaves comes the rich warm foods, the desserts, and the gatherings. Not only do we tend to skip our daily workouts, we also go to bed … [Read more...]
Can You Wear The Bodybugg or Body Media on Your Leg – Indentation from bodybugg
I'll be the first to tell you that I have a love hate relationship with my bodybugg (also known as bodymedia). I love that i get information that can help me get lean but I hate that after wearing it for several months I get an indentation in my arm. As a trainer I LOVE this … [Read more...]
Higher, Tighter Butt in Less Then 10 Minutes
It's summer and it 's time to show off what we've been hiding all winter. Chances are, you're not in bikini shape (or shorts shape) yet. These 3 butt exercises will help you get a higher, tighter butt in less then 10 minutes. Do them every other day to see maximum results. To boost your … [Read more...]
1 Pound of Fat – Make This The Last Time You Beat Yourself Up Over Only Losing 1 Pound
We all know those people that hop on the scale after working out or dieting and get upset over losing 1 or 2 pounds. SO, we thought we would show you what you're losing!!! 1 pound of fat is a BIG deal! In this picture below, the blob on the left is a plastic replica of what one pound … [Read more...]
Vitamin D – The Vitamins Vitamin
Vitamin D is beneficial in many ways. It's a mood enhancer, promotes calcium absorption, decreases inflammation, and many other benefits. However, among all the things we remember about vitamin D there is one VERY important fact that many people don't know. Vitamin D is the vitamin's … [Read more...]
Jordin Sparks Lost 20 Pounds, See How And Other Links
Jordin Sparks lost some pounds and I'm going to start doing some of the things she did and you should too!-FitCeleb Your ankles need muscles too! I'm kidding...kind of.-GirlGetStrong Do you know your BMI and do you know what that really means?-NerdFitness Last week I talked about … [Read more...]
Work Out Everywhere! (Post July 4th Food Hangover Remedy)
If you're like me you're feeling a little out of sorts today and it's not just the alcohol consumption, it's all the FOOD I consumed! I ate so much food, no guys, soooooooo much! Going to bed full from 4 hours ago is not fun. So this morning I thought, "I'll make it to pilates." It didn't … [Read more...]
Bar Method – Review
One of the hottest trends out there right now is The Bar Method. Knowing absolutely nothing about the beauty of The Bar I decided to see what the buzz was all about for myself. My class began at 12:30pm at the Pasadena location. It was a hot beautiful afternoon and … [Read more...]
Training At Higher Altitudes Increases Growth Hormone
Athletes have taken advantage of training at higher altitudes for many years. However, they used this teqnique to increase their oxygen uptake and maximize their lung capacity. Now, new research is finding that increased altitude training can have a positive impact on human growth … [Read more...]
Could Rolfing Realign Your Muscles and Posture – Review Part 1
Rolfing is also known as Structural Integration. The goal of Structural Integration is to achieve balance around and through an energetic core in the body, allowing gravity to support the structure rather than to drag it down. Rolfing had been recommended to me in the hope that it could help with … [Read more...]
Tricks Of The Trade From The Fitness Professional
Here are 15 tips to remember when weight training. If you aren't pushing yourself then you won't change. While lifting weights, repetitions should be slow and controlled. Fast repetitions are all wrong and don't allow your body to work with the resistance for maximum benefit. Focus on your … [Read more...]
Balance Steps – New Inventions Make The Fitness World Go Round
Fitness can get pretty boring if you aren't challenging your clients or yourself. At the gym we use every trick in the book to get people to burn up calories as fast as possible. Nothing is forbidden and there isn't such as thing as "I can't do it." As trainers, we push our clients to … [Read more...]
